Order Of Odd Fellows Large Rummer Glass c1840

Description

Heading : Order Of Odd Fellows Large Rummer
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bucket with slice cut thickened base. Engraved armorial for the Oddfellows. An hourglass. cross keys. beehive and paschal lamb in the four quadrants. The crest is an open hand with polished heart. This is supported by the Madonna with child and Saint Clement on the dexter side. Opposite a floral edged cartouche engraved with monogram SAM
Stem : capstan with large medial flattened ball knop
Foot : Low conical
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  17.6 cm height.  11.5 cm diameter bowl. 10 cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight:  764 grams

The Oddfellows were founded around 1730 or so. The perceived wisdom is that this was a guild for craftsmen and tradesmen who were not already represented by existing livery companies. such as ” The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers” and Pattenmakers. for those who made wooden shoes. You will note that many of the symbols are shared with the Company of Masons.